Sony DualSense Edge (White)
Controller · 2023
Xbox Series S
Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target
Sony DualSense Edge (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony DualSense Edge (White) lands at 92 and Xbox Series S at 82. That puts Sony DualSense Edge (White) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony DualSense Edge (White) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick Xbox Series S if…
- ✓Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
- ✓Compact white form factor
- ✓120 FPS target at lower resolutions
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
Sony DualSense Edge (White)Compared on the features sub-score
Sony DualSense Edge (White) leads on features (90 vs 86).
Performance
Sony DualSense Edge (White)Compared on the performance sub-score
Sony DualSense Edge (White) leads on performance (92 vs 80).
Games
Sony DualSense Edge (White)Compared on the games sub-score
Sony DualSense Edge (White) leads on games (86 vs 84).
Value for money
Sony DualSense Edge (White)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony DualSense Edge (White) more score per dollar ($199 vs $299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony DualSense Edge (White) | Xbox Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | — |
| Color | White | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| CPU | — | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz with SMT) |
| GPU | — | Custom RDNA 2, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz, 4.006 TFLOPS |
| RAM | — | 10 GB GDDR6 (8 GB @ 224 GB/s + 2 GB @ 56 GB/s) |
| Storage | — | 512 GB internal SSD |
| Output | — | 1440p target up to 120 FPS |
| Dimensions | — | 275 × 151 × 65 mm |
| Weight | — | 1.93 kg |
Sony DualSense Edge (White)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
Xbox Series S
- +Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
- +Compact white form factor
- +120 FPS target at lower resolutions
- −512 GB SSD fills fast
- −10 GB total RAM splits between 8 GB fast + 2 GB slow
- −No disc drive
FAQ: Sony DualSense Edge (White) vs Xbox Series S
Which is better, Sony DualSense Edge (White) or Xbox Series S? +
Sony DualSense Edge (White) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony DualSense Edge (White) worth the price? +
At $199, Sony DualSense Edge (White) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in performance.
Is Xbox Series S worth the price? +
At $299, Xbox Series S delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.
Does Sony DualSense Edge (White) or Xbox Series S last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for features, Sony DualSense Edge (White) or Xbox Series S? +
Sony DualSense Edge (White) — leads on features (90 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Sony DualSense Edge (White) or Xbox Series S? +
Sony DualSense Edge (White) — leads on performance (92 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.